Cardiology/Cardiovascular
CARD 4203 - Concepts in Pacemakers

Includes indications, technology, electrophysiology, programmability, modes, hemodynamics, rate-modulated implantable cardioverter defibrillator and anticardia devices, implantation and patient followup. Prerequisites: 60% in CARD 3330 and 60% in CARD 3360 (3 Credits)

Spring/Summer 2012

Apr 10-Jun 29	12 Weeks	$542.89	CRN: 27396
Apr 10-Jun 29			DIS
Note: Departmental Approval Needed - This D2L Course requires computer and internet access. This course is available to students who wish to graduate with a Cardiology Diploma and/or Pacemaker Advanced Specialty Certificate and must be formally accepted prior to term start.
Note: Guided learning format.
Note: This course is in progress. For more information on the availability of this course, please contact the appropriate Program Assistant [PDF].
Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.

CARD 5301 - Concepts in Electrophysiology

This course provides the student with knowledge and understanding of the concepts in diagnostic and therapeutic electrophysiology used in the diagnosis and management of patients with arrhythmias. Some of the concepts covered include: cardiac conduction system, mechanisms of conduction abnormalities, basic electrophysiology of antiarrhythmic medications, principles of electrophysiologic testing, clinical indications for electrophysiological studies, and interpretation of intracardiac and surface electrocardiograms. Prerequisites: 60% in CARD 3330 and 60% in CARD 3360 (3 Credits)

Spring/Summer 2012

Apr 10-Jun 29	12 Weeks	$542.89	CRN: 53903
Apr 10-Jun 29			DIS
Note: Departmental Approval Needed - GUIDED LEARNING COURSE This course is available to students who wish to graduate with an Advanced Specialty Certificate in Pacemaker must be formally accepted prior to term start.
Note: Guided learning format.
Note: For more information on the availability of this course, please contact the appropriate Program Assistant [PDF].
Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.

CARD 5302 - Pacemaker/ICD Implant

This course provides the student with the knowledge and understanding of pacemaker/ICD implant. Some of the topics covered include: pre-implant assessment, device implant procedure, and patient sedation. Prerequisites: 70% in CARD 4203 and 60% in CARD 5301 (3 Credits)

Spring/Summer 2012

Apr 10-Jun 29	12 Weeks	$542.89	CRN: 57620
Apr 10-Jun 29			DIS
Note: Departmental Approval Needed - This D2L course requires computer and internet access. This course is available to students who wish to graduate with an Advanced Specialty Certificate in Pacemaker and must be formally accepted prior to term start.
Note: This course is in progress. For more information on the availability of this course, please contact the appropriate Program Assistant [PDF].
Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.

CARD 5303 - Pacemaker/ICD Follow-up

This course provides the student with the knowledge and understanding of pacemaker/ICD follow-up. Some of the topics covered include: cardiac pharmacology, patient assessment, device assessment, device programming, patient monitoring, patient education, and database management. Prerequisites: 70% in CARD 4203 and 60% in CARD 5301 and 60% in CARD 5302 (3 Credits)

Spring/Summer 2012

Apr 10-Jun 29	12 Weeks	$542.89	CRN: 54912
Apr 10-Jun 29			DIS
Note: Departmental Approval Needed - This D2L course requires computer and internet access. This course is available to students who wish to graduate with an Advanced Specialty Certificate in Pacemaker and must be formally accepted prior to term start.
Note: Guided learning format.
Note: For more information on the availability of this course, please contact the appropriate Program Assistant [PDF].
Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.

CARD 5304 - Pacemaker/ICD Case Studies

This course provides the student with the knowledge and understanding of pacemaker/ICD case study analysis. The purpose of this course is to provide the student with an introduction to problem solving pacemaker, ICD and CRT devices. This course will further develop your skills in patient assessment, device assessment and device programming. Prerequisites: 70% in CARD 4203 and 60% in CARD 5301 and 60% in CARD 5302 and 60% in CARD 5303 (3 Credits)

Spring/Summer 2012

Apr 10-Jun 29	12 Weeks	$542.89	CRN: 57623
Apr 10-Jun 29			DIS
Note: Departmental Approval Needed - This D2L course requires computer and internet access. This course is available to students who wish to graduate with an Advanced Specialty Certificate in Pacemaker and must be formally accepted prior to term start.
Note: For more information on the availability of this course, please contact the appropriate Program Assistant [PDF].
Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.

CARD 6352 - Pacemaker Practicum

A comprehensive practicum in pacemaker implantation and follow-up at an approved cardiac pacemaker implantation centre. Students will spend 625 to 900 hours in the clinical site, first observing and subsequently learning and refining their skills in patient assessment, device performance evaluation and programming. Students will log their experiences assessing and programming a variety of single chamber and dual chamber implants. Specific goals of consistency in competency requirements must be met before the student completes the practicum. More generic skills such as computer skills, teamwork, communication, problem-solving and patient care are woven throughout the course. Prerequisites: 70% in CARD 4203 and 60% in CARD 5301 and 60% in CARD 5302 and 60% in CARD 5303 and 60% in CARD 5304 (25 Credits)

Spring/Summer 2012

Apr 10-Apr 09	17 Weeks	$911.53	CRN: 58561
Apr 10-Apr 09
Note: Departmental Approval Needed - PACEMAKER PRACTICUM Students who wish to graduate with a Pacemaker Advanced Specialty Certificate must be formally approved into the program. Clinical application must be approved by the Clinical Instructor and all course prerequisites must be successfully completed. Contact Clinical Coordinator, Jacquie Clark at jcpacer@telus.net.
Note: Clinical lab format.
Note: This course is in progress. For more information on the availability of this course, please contact the appropriate Program Assistant [PDF].
Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.

Apr 10-Dec 09	25 Weeks	$458.50	CRN: 58562
Apr 10-Dec 09
Note: Departmental Approval Needed - PACEMAKER PRACTICUM VIA COMPRESSED TIME FRAME Students who wish to graduate with a Pacemaker Advanced Specialty Certificate must be formally approved into the program. Clinical application must be approved by the Clinical Instructor and all course prerequisites must be successfully completed. Contact Clinical Coordinator, Jacquie Clark at jcpacer@telus.net
Note: For more information on the availability of this course, please contact the appropriate Program Assistant [PDF].
Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.